Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 May 1970
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: PI-C532
Location: Iligan-Maria Cristina Airport (IGN) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 33
Component Affected: Left wingtipLeft wingtip
Category: Accident
A F-27 aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff from runway 02 in near-zero visibility conditions, resulting in a rollover onto the runway and subsequent cartwheel due to a strike by stockpiles of sand.A F-27 aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff from runway 02 in near-zero visibility conditions, resulting in a rollover onto the runway and subsequent cartwheel due to a strike by stockpiles of sand.
Description
Control was lost on takeoff from runway 02 in almost zero visibility. The F-27 ran off the runway and rolled over stockpiles of sand and crossed the shoulder. The left wingtip struck a stockpile of rocks, causing the aircraft to cartwheel.
Primary Cause
Reduced visibility during takeoff.Reduced visibility during takeoff.Share on:
